Staff/Advisors

Ask me about getting involved in Student Government & the Student Engagement Fund!

Jimmy earned his undergraduate degree in Conservation Biology from the University of Maryland. After a little time working at the Biosphere 2 Center, he went on to receive his Master's in Higher Education Administration from the University of Michigan. He moved to Chicago in February 2012 to begin his work at UChicago. When not on campus, Jimmy enjoys trying out new recipes and exploring restaurants around the city. One of his favorite pastimes is finding new and/or oddly flavored snacks to bring for the CLI staff to try!

CliftonStrengths Top 5: Activator, Individualization, Communication, Strategic, Woo

MBTI: ESFJ-A

The best piece of advice I've ever been given is...

"Lead from where you are" 

Ask me about getting involved in Student Government, starting a New Student Organization, and The Chicago Maroon!

LaSabra joined CLI in November 2023. Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, LaSabra earned her Bachelor's in Communications from The University of Tennessee (Go Vols!) and her Master's in Higher Education Administration from The University of Michigan (Go Blue!). When not on campus, LaSabra spends her time perusing local bookshops, buying oddly specific birthday presents, and volunteering with her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

CliftonStrengths Top 5: Restorative, Communication, Arranger, Input, Positivity

MBTI: INFJ-A

The best piece of advice I've ever been given is...

"Dragons can be beaten."

Ask me about UChicago LEADS, RSO Involvement & CliftonStrengths!

Karina joined the University in July 2019. She is originally from Puerto Rico and received her undergraduate degree at University of Central Florida (Go Knights, Charge On!), and her Master’s in Student Personnel in Higher Education at University of Florida (Go Gators!). In her free time, she enjoys reading her never ending to-read book pile, watching too much reality TV, and exploring new things to do in the city!

CliftonStrengths Top 5: Individualization, Relator, Discipline, Arranger, Deliberative

MBTI: ESFJ-A

The best piece of advice I've ever been given is...

"Wherever you go, there you are."

Ask me about Womens Leadership Series, Student Leader Awards & the Impact Scholar Institute! 

Heather joined CLI in October of 2022. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Asian Languages & Cultures with a focus in Korean Studies from the University of Michigan College of Literature Science and the Arts in 2021, and received her Master’s of Management from the University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business in 2022. Heather enjoys all forms of media consumption whether that be scrolling on social media, indulging in certifiably bad films and TV shows or curating lengthy playlists for oddly specific moods. 

CliftonStrengths Top 5: Strategic, Input, Learner, Intellection, Adaptability

MBTI: ENFP-T

The best piece of advice I've ever been given is...

"Perfection is the enemy of completion."

Ask me about what it takes to plan a successful event. The details are everything!

Amie joined CLI in November 2022! Originally from Long Island, New York, Amie is a proud product of SUNY Suffolk County Community College, an active Phi Theta Kappa Alumni, and former International Officer for the organization. She earned both her bachelor's and master's from The University of Mississippi in Psychology/English and Higher Education/Student Personnel respectively. Her favorite book is the Perks of Being a Wallflower because it sparked her love of literature as an adolescent. She loves exploring new places and trying as many new restaurants as possible.

CliftonStrengths Top 5: Futuristic, Restorative, Input, Learner, Achiever

MBTI: ENFJ-T

The best piece of advice I've ever been given is...

"Be yourself, you are enough."

Ask me anything about the Student Activities and Resource Fair (SARF) and RSO funding opportunities!

Lauren joined the CLI team June 2023. She earned her Bachelor's in Politics and Government from Illinois State University and received her Master's in Higher Education and Student Affairs from Indiana University. In her free time, Lauren loves discovering new TV shows and movies or doing service with her sorority, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. From Bolingbrook Illinois, Lauren is glad to be back in Illinois with friends and family.

CliftonStrengths Top 5: Intellection, Individualization, Deliberative, Analytical, Connectedness

MBTI: ISTJ-A

The best piece of advice I've ever been given is...

"Be true to yourself!"

Ask me about the Maroon, Blueprint Purchase Requests!

TJ joined CLI in the summer of 2022. He is from the Southside of Chicago, the first graduating class from The Chicago Highschool for Agricultural Sciences(CHSAS). His favorite book is The 5th horseman by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro. His favorite movie is American Gangster. He is a proud grandpa of 12 little ones and enjoys doing volunteer work through homeless shelters and rehab homes.

CliftonStrengths Top 5: Achiever, competition, individualization, learner, Strategic

MBTI: ENFJ

The best piece of advice I've ever been given is...

"Slow down."

Ask me about financial policies and purchase requests!

Daniela joined the Center for Leadership and Involvement in August of 2023. She was born and raised in Chicago! In her free time, Daniela enjoys arts and crafts, especially making things that involve Mexican culture. Her favorite movie is Bajo La Misma Luna (Under the Same Moon) which also ties into celebrating and loving her Mexican culture. 

CliftonStrengths Top 5: Restorative, Consistency, Strategic, Relator, Includer

MBTI: ISFJ

The best piece of advice I've ever been given is...

“Make sure to take some time to do some self care!”